Advocacy
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, the largest community health center serving Washington and Yamhill counties, understands the importance of advocacy at the local, state, and federal level.
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National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) as an Advocacy Center of Excellence, Gold Level
Public Charge
As of March 9, 2021, the Trump-era Department of Homeland Security public charge regulations no longer exist or apply. All materials on this page have been updated to reflect current public charge policy guidance that went into effect in March 2021. This guidance makes it clear that the use of most public benefits programs, such as health, nutrition, and housing programs, will not have an impact on an individual’s immigration status. That includes, especially, testing, vaccination, and care for COVID-19.
For more information, please see the Protecting Immigrant Families page.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
It is important that everyone have a firm understanding of their rights. Below are articles and links to information and resources that will help you stay up-to-date on current events and activities.
How to Be Prepared for an Immigration Raid
For more resources, visit our Health Care Matters page. Given increased enforcement activity in recent months by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ... Read More
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is still valid. It's difficult to predict how and when... Read More
Ways to Get Involved
Additional resources:
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Check their website for more information and to sign up.
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(National Association of Community Health Centers) Check their website for ways to help you get involved.
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Check out the Oregon State Legislature website to find out who represents you.
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One Oregon is a statewide coalition that defends against anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim policies and ballot measures and works to ensure that all Oregonians, regardless of country of birth, are treated with dignity and respect.
Free Legal Advice ASESORÍA LEGAL GRATUITO
Phone:
503.221.1689
Address:
519 SW Park Ave., Ste. 610
Portland, OR 97205
605 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
Tel: 503.731.9539
Fax: 503.233.0667
Programs offered: Asylum, Unaccompanied Minor, Cancellation
Languages: English & Español
3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Suite 288
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503.924.2448
Programs Offered: Immigration Counseling and Advocacy Program; Multicultural Counseling Services
435 NE Evans, Suite A
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: 503.472.020
Programs Offered: A Family Place Relief Nursery, Collaborative Home Services, Counseling Programs, Family Support and Connections, Healthy Families of Yamhill County, Healthy Relationships, Immigration Counseling and Advocacy, In-Home Safety and Reunification Services, Parent Education Classes, Safe Families for Child
Other Links and Relevant Information
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The Latino Network provides information for members of the community.
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The National Immigration Law Center provides important information on immigration rights and is dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants.
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The ILRC (Immigrant Legal Resource Center) offers free "red cards" (know your rights cards), that can be ordered from the email provided on their website. Here is the direct link to ordering the cards.
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The ILRC offers a sample "preparedness plan" worksheet. It discusses a plan for minor children, and the right to request a hearing before an immigration judge if detained.
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The ACLU website also provides comprehensive "know your rights" material. Pages 1, 7,8, and 9, are the most relevant.
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This article summarizes the 129 years of constitutional protections for undocumented immigrants.
Statement of Nonpartisanship
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC) is a private, nonprofit organization recognized as exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. VGMHC’s mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving health care.
VGMHC may take positions on or advocate with regard to public policy issues pertinent to its mission, consistent with the requirements of applicable Federal and Oregon law. However, VGMHC conducts all of its activities in an entirely nonpartisan manner. VGMHC may acknowledge the elected officials who support us, but we do not endorse, support, or oppose candidates for public office, nor do we intervene in any election on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate or political party.
Additional questions can be directed to Kasi Woidyla at 503.352-8612.
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